July 15, 2022
Sangha Picnic, Tomorrow, Saturday, July 16 Our annual picnic at Chapin Mill begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday with fun and games from the “Buddha Bazaar.” Upon working up an appetite, we’ll enjoy a potluck lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. The Center will provide sweet corn, fruit, beverages, and ice cream. Please bring a…
July 7, 2022
New Fees for Online Sesshin It has been our policy that if you’re attending sesshin online and wish to go to dokusan, you need to attend at least two of the four daily blocks of sitting. Beginning with the July sesshin, online sesshin participants will also need to pay $5 for each block they plan…
June 29, 2022
Chapin Mill Work Retreat, June 28 – July 2 You’re still welcome to come for all or part of the retreat, and there’s plenty of space to stay overnight. There’s no fee, although donations for food are welcome (suggested donation: $20/day). Complete the Chapin Mill Work Retreat Form to let us know when you’d like…
June 17, 2022
Saturday Dokusan with Sensei, June 18 Saturday dokusan is offered for the benefit of members who have a hard time making it to dokusan during the week. Since Roshi is currently away, Sensei will give dokusan at 10:00 a.m. To attend, take a seat on the left side of the Arnold Park zendo, near the…
June 14, 2022
Roshi Called Away Two of Roshi’s very elderly in-laws in the Boston area – his wife Angela’s last surviving aunt and uncle – died this past weekend (the brother, 96, died on Saturday, and his sister, 94, died the next day). Roshi will be meeting Angela there to attend the funerals and wakes (which span…
May 27, 2022
Temple Night and Jukai Tonight, Friday, May 27 Our annual celebration of the Buddha’s birth begins tonight with Temple Night and Jukai (Taking the Precepts). There are two Jukai ceremonies held each year, and although this springtime one – the climax of Temple Night – is somewhat informal, it offers us an opportunity to reinforce…
May 21, 2022
Remember Youth Jukai Buddha’s Birthday weekend officially starts on Friday, May 28, at 5:45 pm with Youth Jukai in the Buddha Hall. Refreshments for children will follow immediately after the ceremony outside. Contact Trueman for more information. Zen of Living and Dying, Sunday at 11:00 Every few weeks after the Sunday morning sitting, a group…
May 13, 2022
Behemoth Barrier For the next 3-4 weeks, a gigantic lift will be blocking the entrance to the Link, while exterior repairs are being made. Beginning today, please come and go through the 5 Arnold Park entrance (on the porch, to the left of the main entrance), which will be unlocked a half-hour before the start…
May 6, 2022
Saturday Dokusan with Roshi Tomorrow, May 7, will be Roshi’s first Saturday-morning dokusan in six months, and he’ll go back to starting it at 10:00 am, his customary time. Saturday dokusan is offered for the benefit of members who have a hard time making it to dokusan during the week. To attend, take a seat…
April 29, 2022
Dokusan and Finding Your Seat, This Saturday, April 30 Saturday-morning dokusan at Arnold Park is for members who have a hard time making it to dokusan during the week. To attend, take a seat on the left side of the zendo, near the Kannon Room, any time before 9:00 a.m. An announcement will be made before…